The most accurate way to determine the value of a used piano is to have a local piano technician, who has experience with the piano sales market, perform a detailed assessment of the piano and its condition.

Used piano values are not determined by looking it up in a piano "blue book" - nor does the piano industry use any such publication for a list of used piano prices.

Unlike used cars, used pianos are not neatly categorized and valuated according to specific year, make,model and features.

Many factors affect a piano's value including: age, geographic location, the condition of the piano's cabinet, structure and inner parts, and the eagerness of the potential buyer (or seller).

Any piano is ultimately worth what someone is willing to pay for it, but many people have no idea even where to start when it comes to pricing their piano once they intend to sell it. On the other hand, potential buyers are not sure whether or not a used piano for sale is reasonably priced. Many piano owners haven't the slightest idea of whether or not their piano is worth a great deal, or next to nothing.

What Is the Online Appraisal Service? Many people have expressed interest in simply getting an experienced and well informed piano appraisal without having to pay a piano technician $150 to $250 to thoroughly assess and appraise the piano onsite.

Our Online Piano Appraisal Service is intended as a piano price guide for :people who are thinking of selling their own piano; those who are searching the used piano market and want a quick and reasonable starting point to determine a particular piano's current market value; or for people who are simply curious to know roughly how much their piano is worth.

Who Should Use This Service?Anyone who wants a quick and inexpensive guide to a piano's value:

- Sellers: You are thinking of selling your piano and want an idea of its resale value in order to determine aselling price.- Buyers: You are searching for a used piano and want to know if a particular piano is priced reasonably.- Owners: You are curious to know the fair market value of your piano, but don't want a comprehensive appraisal performed by a piano technician just yet.

What Is Included In the Appraisal?Our Online Piano Appraisal Service will provide:

- The fair market value of the piano in its present condition, based on current market conditions in North America.- The replacement value of a similar new piano (we do this only if the manufacturer is still producing pianos today).- The age of the piano and a brief background of the manufacturer, if possible.

In rare cases we may have to take extra time to validate market comparable information. Our valuations use our experience and expertise combined with thorough, diligent and current market research, utilizing as many sources as are available to us. If any delay is expected, we will contact you by email to notify you.

How Do I Pay?After completing our Online Appraisal Form, you will be taken to a secure page at PayPal for payment.In addition to PayPal, we accept most cards, including: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Bravo, Eurocard, Carte Blanche, JCB, and Visa/MasterDebit cards. Cards from any country are accepted.